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Omaha City Councilwoman wants "R Place" regulated because party-goers bring their own alcohol.

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Councilwoman wants adult party spot regulated, host responds his home should be off limits

Omaha City Councilwoman wants "R Place" regulated because party-goers bring their own alcohol.

Omaha City Councilwoman Aimee Melton took her concerns for what she calls an "adult club" to the Unicameral Monday.She said she's concerned "R Place" in South Omaha is a business operating without regulations from the Nebraska Liquor Commission.But the man who lives in the apartment building and pays rent said he's throwing parties, not operating a business and that what goes on inside shouldn't be part of a legislative hearing."Now you're telling people what they can and can't do in their own home?" the man said.He asked us not to reveal his identity or the address of his home fearful of retribution from people who don't agree with his lifestyle."What goes on here is consent free will. Nobody is forced to come here," he said. "We're not pulling people off the street."The man said the building's owner is okay with the private parties. The man won't call it a sex club, although there is a website describing the events. It's not open to the public, donations are required, you must be on a pre-approved list before you're allowed in. The renter provides condoms, snacks, pop, water and other party favors. There is an open play area, private bedrooms and restraints. "We have stuff here if people want to try something out," he said. But those adult activities are not what concerns Councilwoman Aimee Melton. Party-goers, age 21 and over, bring their own alcohol said the host. He said they don't sell alcohol at his home. "If making profits and charging to get in and allowing people to consume alcohol while you're there, I think it should be under the liquor commission to make sure everybody stays safe," Melton said.Melton mentioned "R Place" while testifying at the Unicameral Monday. She supports a bill that would create oversight over the so-called "Bottle Bill." It allows patrons to bring their own alcohol. "When you have a club where it's bring your own and there's no monitoring of the alcohol, I think there are concerns of who's serving who and what can happen in a place that's open for consensual sex," Melton testified."Even though it's our house, we could allow people under 21 here but with the alcohol, I don't want that type of liability," the party host said.Melton said she doesn't buy that the man is throwing house parties just for his like-minded friends."He has a website where you have to apply and telling you if you're coming in from out of town, we'll get you a hotel," Melton said. "It's more than inviting buddies over and telling them to bring their own beer."Omaha Police said they haven't had one call to "R Place" since the host started throwing parties two years ago.The man said nothing illegal is happening. He also said they have strict house rules that convey, "no, means no."

OMAHA, Neb.- —

Omaha City Councilwoman Aimee Melton took her concerns for what she calls an "adult club" to the Unicameral Monday.

She said she's concerned "R Place" in South Omaha is a business operating without regulations from the Nebraska Liquor Commission.

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But the man who lives in the apartment building and pays rent said he's throwing parties, not operating a business and that what goes on inside shouldn't be part of a legislative hearing.

"Now you're telling people what they can and can't do in their own home?" the man said.

He asked us not to reveal his identity or the address of his home fearful of retribution from people who don't agree with his lifestyle.

"What goes on here is consent free will. Nobody is forced to come here," he said. "We're not pulling people off the street."

The man said the building's owner is okay with the private parties. The man won't call it a sex club, although there is a website describing the events. It's not open to the public, donations are required, you must be on a pre-approved list before you're allowed in. The renter provides condoms, snacks, pop, water and other party favors.

There is an open play area, private bedrooms and restraints.

"We have stuff here if people want to try something out," he said.

But those adult activities are not what concerns Councilwoman Aimee Melton. Party-goers, age 21 and over, bring their own alcohol said the host. He said they don't sell alcohol at his home.

"If making profits and charging to get in and allowing people to consume alcohol while you're there, I think it should be under the liquor commission to make sure everybody stays safe," Melton said.

Melton mentioned "R Place" while testifying at the Unicameral Monday. She supports a bill that would create oversight over the so-called "Bottle Bill." It allows patrons to bring their own alcohol.

Omaha City Councilwoman Aimee Melton

"When you have a club where it's bring your own and there's no monitoring of the alcohol, I think there are concerns of who's serving who and what can happen in a place that's open for consensual sex," Melton testified.

"Even though it's our house, we could allow people under 21 here but with the alcohol, I don't want that type of liability," the party host said.

Melton said she doesn't buy that the man is throwing house parties just for his like-minded friends.

"He has a website where you have to apply and telling you if you're coming in from out of town, we'll get you a hotel," Melton said. "It's more than inviting buddies over and telling them to bring their own beer."

Omaha Police said they haven't had one call to "R Place" since the host started throwing parties two years ago.

The man said nothing illegal is happening. He also said they have strict house rules that convey, "no, means no."